1/350 USCG SPC-HWX 52-Foot Motor Lifeboat kit #126

[Heavens Eagle]

That is looking really good Chris!

 

[Sharkmouth]

@Rhino, about them tiny carbide drill bits, if you use them by hand (or with a pin vise), try the russian technique as witnessed in Ukraine, two twists forward and then retreat one. This cleans out the flutes minimizing the binding. I also lightly wipe my bits with lube (THAT doesn't sound right, does it?!) with a machine oil dampened paper towel.

I have a WowStick electric drill which I really like for its low speeds and high torque but the shank it accepts is too small for my carbide bits. I do have some ancient pin vises and went to Amazon (not Prime Day deals) to find this elusive 1/8th inch (3.2mm) collet. Found it but $6 for ten of the same item which fit my Dremel and Foredom but not my pin vises!

So, I considered the DSPIAE $30 glorified pin vise as recommended by @Heavens Eagle (whose tool suggestions I highly regard):

OK, OK, I will get to my point!

Then, I see this $10 item show up on my Amazon suggestions which is the pin vise, 10 assorted collets, and even ten carbide bits which I didn't have! 4.3 star rating and good reviews on videos... Ordered!
Duliwo 21 Piece Hand Drill Set, Pin Vise Hand Drill Set Including 10 PCS (1.6-2.5mm) Miniature Mini Drill Bits and 10 Brass Collets (0.5-3.2mm)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D962LL1C

 

[paddy]

One for Chris, passing the harbour today and to my surprise , after 500 years the mayflower arrived back to get another load of migrants for the US.....seems to have grown a motor now as well

 

[moon puppy]

That's cool Paddy, thanks for sharing. Around here we celebrated Carolina Day, June 28 1777, Gen Charles Lee (future traitor) took credit for William Moultrie turning back the British (commanded by Sir Peter Parker (not that spidy one) and Henry Clinton) at Sullivans Island.
This is the battle where the ledgon of Sgt Jasper raising the SC flag over the palmetto logs was born of.

Battle of Sullivan's Island - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Sorry for the hijack Chris.

 

[paddy]

I did search and found this

A replica of a 15th Century ship which Christopher Columbus used on his first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean 500 years ago has docked in Eastbourne.
The 95ft (28.95m) Nao Santa Maria arrived at Sovereign Harbour on Thursday and the public will be able to tour around the ship until 28 June.
It was launched by the Nao Victoria Foundation in 2018 after 14 months of construction, and it weighs about 200 tonnes with rigging made up of 2.5 miles (4km) of rope.
"We prepare the ship for visitors to come and experience a flavour of this 15th Century ship, and discover more about the trip sailors did back in the day," said Alvaro Paniagua, one of the crew.


Paniagua said: "These sailors didn't know where they were going, they were trying to discover a new route to Asia. But they discovered a new continent.
"They really believed the world was ending and they'd find a giant waterfall."
The current crew live in the ship and are touring around the world. The next stop will be in Shoreham Port from 1 July until 12 July.
The construction of the ship involved nearly 100 professionals and combines fiberglass and wood. It also has engines but uses its sails in the open sea.
Navy veteran Ivan Jones, from Eastbourne, added: "It's so important they build these replicas so history can carry on and not be forgotten.
"To think they would cross the Atlantic, it's quite small."

 

[Heavens Eagle]

@Sharkmouth
Saúl, My Dspiae Pin vice has a built in 0 to 1/8+ three jaw chuck built in. No searching for chucks or even changing them out. It isn't the thin skinny one you have pictured. It works perfectly and runs true no matter the size of the drill shank. I have a number of pin vices, Starret sizes A, B, C, D,(EXPENSIVE have them at work) Bergeron 5 sizes, one broke one day for no reason, (EVEN "MORE" EXPENSIVE THAN Starret and NOT as good).

My take on the DSPIAE that I have is that one beats all the others up to 1/8th diameter and is made better. It comes with a nice case, and some carbide bits for $20.

Here is the link:

DSPIAE AT-VHDS General Purpose Chuck Hand Drill Set

gundamplacestore.com

 

[Sharkmouth]

Thanks @Heavens Eagle, so you have the second generation pin vise while the one I posted was the first but I would have expected you to have the third generation!

While DSPIAE claims to have improved it, more stable collet grip and improved bearing on flared tip, they reverted to limiting the drills to one shank size! It is about $30 for the third generation AT-SHD with the tungsten steel drill bit set but I would definitely go with what you posted instead as I feel this is a step backwards.

However, I did get the Amazon special from Duliwo (VERY nice by the way) today and a back-ordered DSPIAE AT-ED as well.

@Rhino, this is your post so you might want to see my impressions in the Latest Acquisitions thread.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Thanks @Heavens Eagle, so you have the second generation pin vise while the one I posted was the first but I would have expected you to have the third generation!

While DSPIAE claims to have improved it, more stable collet grip and improved bearing on flared tip, they reverted to limiting the drills to one shank size! It is about $30 for the third generation AT-SHD with the tungsten steel drill bit set but I would definitely go with what you posted instead as I feel this is a step backwards.
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However, I did get the Amazon special from Duliwo (VERY nice by the way) today and a back-ordered DSPIAE AT-ED as well.

@Rhino, this is your post so you might want to see my impressions in the Latest Acquisitions thread.

The third gen wasn't available when I ordered, and just looking at it, you are right it is a step backward. I have used mine with a #80 wire drill, and any number of 3/32 and 1/8th drills, Dremel cutters, and jewelers cutters (which are usually 3/32 shanks).